QMA State Exam Updated 2026
231 Questions With Verified Answers
1. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include: - ANSWER-drowsiness, perspiration, pallor,
confusion, and tremors
2. Which of the following is not oral hypoglycemia medication? - ANSWER-Synthroid
3. The endocrine system is composed of a vast network of ducts and glands that secrete
hormones and other secretions to regulate body function. True or False? - ANSWER-
True
4. Which organs produce insulin? - ANSWER-Pancreas
5. Byproducts of the breakdown of fat and protein when the body is in a hyperglycemic
state are called - ANSWER-Ketones
6. Type 1 diabetes is known as NIDDM. True or False? - ANSWER-False
7. 7) Which form of diabetes is the most common type? - ANSWER-Type II
8. 8) Adverse effects of glucophage (Micronase) are... - ANSWER-Renal impairment, skin
rash, headache, nausea & vomiting
9. Hyperglycemia is a result of too munch insulin and not enough carbohydrates. True or
False? - ANSWER-False. Insulin lowers the blood sugar. So that would be
hypoglycemia.
10. Mrs. Smith is 87 years old and is hard of hearing, a diabetic has hypothyroidism and
constant pain. The doctor may have which medication as part of her regimen to treat her
hypothyroidism? - ANSWER-levothyroxine
11. Adverse effects of Levothyroxine are... - ANSWER-Heart palpitations,
Tremors,
Weight gain,
Nervousness,
Insomnia
12. Steroid medications can mask the signs of other infections. True or False? - ANSWER-
True
13. It is okay to abruptly stop taking steroid medicine. True or False? - ANSWER-False
, 14. Analgesics: - ANSWER-Drugs that relieve pain. There are two main types: non-narcotic
analgesics for mild pain, and narcotic analgesics for severe pain.
15. Antacids: - ANSWER-Drugs that relieve indigestion and heartburn by neutralizing
stomach acid.
16. Antianxiety Drugs: - ANSWER-Drugs that suppress anxiety and relax muscles
(sometimes called anxiolytics, sedatives, or minor tranquilizers).
17. Antiarrhythmics: - ANSWER-Drugs used to control irregularities of heartbeat.
18. Antibacterials: - ANSWER-Drugs used to treat infections.
19. Antibiotics: - ANSWER-Drugs made from naturally occurring and synthetic substances
that combat bacterial infection. Some antibiotics are effective only against limited types
of bacteria. Others, known as broad spectrum antibiotics, are effective against a wide
range of bacteria.
20. Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics: - ANSWER-Anticoagulants prevent blood from
clotting. Thrombolytics help dissolve and disperse blood clots and may be prescribed for
patients with recent arterial or venous thrombosis.
21. Anticonvulsants: - ANSWER-Drugs that prevent epileptic seizures.
22. Antidepressants: - ANSWER-There are three main groups of mood-lifting
antidepressants: tricyclics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
23. Antidiarrheals: - ANSWER-Drugs used for the relief of diarrhea. Two main types of
antidiarrheal preparations are simple adsorbent substances and drugs that slow down the
contractions of the bowel muscles so that the contents are propelled more slowly.
24. Antiemetics: - ANSWER-Drugs used to treat nausea and vomiting.
25. Antifungals: - ANSWER-Drugs used to treat fungal infections, the most common of
which affect the hair, skin, nails, or mucous membranes.
26. Antihistamines: - ANSWER-Drugs used primarily to counteract the effects of histamine,
one of the chemicals involved in allergic reactions.
27. Antihypertensives: - ANSWER-Drugs that lower blood pressure. The types of
antihypertensives currently marketed include diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium channel
blocker, ACE (angiotensin- converting enzyme) inhibitors, centrally acting
antihypertensives and sympatholytic.
231 Questions With Verified Answers
1. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include: - ANSWER-drowsiness, perspiration, pallor,
confusion, and tremors
2. Which of the following is not oral hypoglycemia medication? - ANSWER-Synthroid
3. The endocrine system is composed of a vast network of ducts and glands that secrete
hormones and other secretions to regulate body function. True or False? - ANSWER-
True
4. Which organs produce insulin? - ANSWER-Pancreas
5. Byproducts of the breakdown of fat and protein when the body is in a hyperglycemic
state are called - ANSWER-Ketones
6. Type 1 diabetes is known as NIDDM. True or False? - ANSWER-False
7. 7) Which form of diabetes is the most common type? - ANSWER-Type II
8. 8) Adverse effects of glucophage (Micronase) are... - ANSWER-Renal impairment, skin
rash, headache, nausea & vomiting
9. Hyperglycemia is a result of too munch insulin and not enough carbohydrates. True or
False? - ANSWER-False. Insulin lowers the blood sugar. So that would be
hypoglycemia.
10. Mrs. Smith is 87 years old and is hard of hearing, a diabetic has hypothyroidism and
constant pain. The doctor may have which medication as part of her regimen to treat her
hypothyroidism? - ANSWER-levothyroxine
11. Adverse effects of Levothyroxine are... - ANSWER-Heart palpitations,
Tremors,
Weight gain,
Nervousness,
Insomnia
12. Steroid medications can mask the signs of other infections. True or False? - ANSWER-
True
13. It is okay to abruptly stop taking steroid medicine. True or False? - ANSWER-False
, 14. Analgesics: - ANSWER-Drugs that relieve pain. There are two main types: non-narcotic
analgesics for mild pain, and narcotic analgesics for severe pain.
15. Antacids: - ANSWER-Drugs that relieve indigestion and heartburn by neutralizing
stomach acid.
16. Antianxiety Drugs: - ANSWER-Drugs that suppress anxiety and relax muscles
(sometimes called anxiolytics, sedatives, or minor tranquilizers).
17. Antiarrhythmics: - ANSWER-Drugs used to control irregularities of heartbeat.
18. Antibacterials: - ANSWER-Drugs used to treat infections.
19. Antibiotics: - ANSWER-Drugs made from naturally occurring and synthetic substances
that combat bacterial infection. Some antibiotics are effective only against limited types
of bacteria. Others, known as broad spectrum antibiotics, are effective against a wide
range of bacteria.
20. Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics: - ANSWER-Anticoagulants prevent blood from
clotting. Thrombolytics help dissolve and disperse blood clots and may be prescribed for
patients with recent arterial or venous thrombosis.
21. Anticonvulsants: - ANSWER-Drugs that prevent epileptic seizures.
22. Antidepressants: - ANSWER-There are three main groups of mood-lifting
antidepressants: tricyclics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
23. Antidiarrheals: - ANSWER-Drugs used for the relief of diarrhea. Two main types of
antidiarrheal preparations are simple adsorbent substances and drugs that slow down the
contractions of the bowel muscles so that the contents are propelled more slowly.
24. Antiemetics: - ANSWER-Drugs used to treat nausea and vomiting.
25. Antifungals: - ANSWER-Drugs used to treat fungal infections, the most common of
which affect the hair, skin, nails, or mucous membranes.
26. Antihistamines: - ANSWER-Drugs used primarily to counteract the effects of histamine,
one of the chemicals involved in allergic reactions.
27. Antihypertensives: - ANSWER-Drugs that lower blood pressure. The types of
antihypertensives currently marketed include diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium channel
blocker, ACE (angiotensin- converting enzyme) inhibitors, centrally acting
antihypertensives and sympatholytic.
